Jocelyn Burdick

Jocelyn Burdick
United States Senator from North Dakota
In office September 16, 1992 – December 14, 1992
Appointed by	George Sinner
Preceded by	Quentin Burdick
Succeeded by	Kent Conrad
Personal details
Born	(1922-02-06) February 6, 1922 Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
Political party	Democratic Party
Spouse(s)	Quentin Burdick (1960–1992)
Alma mater	Principia College Northwestern University

Jocelyn Birch Burdick (born February 6, 1922) is an American politician who served as a Democratic United States Senator briefly during 1992.

Upon the death of her husband, Senator Quentin N. Burdick, Governor George Sinner appointed her to fill the vacancy until a special election was held. She was not a candidate for election to the rest of the term, and retired to Fargo upon the election of Kent Conrad to the office.

Burdick was the first woman to serve in either house of the U.S. Congress from North Dakota. She lives in Fargo, where she remains active in politics.

References

• US Government. Women in Congress. US Government, 1976.

External links

• Jocelyn Burdick at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

United States Senate
Preceded by Quentin Burdick	United States Senator (Class 1) from North Dakota 1992 Served alongside: Kent Conrad	Succeeded by Kent Conrad